To the normal passer-by, St. Hedwig may appear to be just as boring
and dull as the next small town, and in some minds, it is. St. Hedwig is
not a spot of great excitement or famous landmarks, but the inhabitants
have every right to be proud of their home town. St. Hedwig was built on
a tradition of hard work and religious faith. Since the first day, the
community has rarely failed to love and serve their neighbors. The friendly
quality can be seen in every four-fingered wave from a passing car. Perhaps
with a little exposure, St. Hedwig can be properly recognized as the beautiful
Polish town that it has always
been.
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McGuire, James P. The Polish Texans. San Antonio: The University
of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures, 1972.
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San Antonio Light. 3 Aug. 1989: B3
Strzelczyk, Albert. Personal Interview. 27 Oct. 1998.
This has been the History of St. Hedwig, Texas, as compiled by Kris Mylius and Michelle Stiefer. Thank you for your attention as we shared with you the product of our extensive study. We hope that you found it as interesting as we did.
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